CJC_H2_GEO_P2_qns

1    CATHOLIC JUNIOR COLLEGE In preparation for General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 2 G E O G R A P H Y 9730/02 Paper 2 Human Geography 29 August 2016 3 hours Additional Materials: Answer Paper 1 Insert World Outline Map READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all four questions. Section B Answer two questions, each from a different topic. Data Inserts contains all Photographs, Table and Figures referred to in the question paper. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. The world outline map may be annotated and handed in with relevant answers. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the examination, you are to hand in each question separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Indicate the questions attempted on the examination cover page provided and attach the cover page to Question 1. Start each question on a fresh sheet of paper. You will hand in each question separately. This document consists of 4 printed pages. [Turn over]

2    Section A Answer all questions in this section. Questions 1, 2 and 3 carry 12 marks and Question 4 carries 14 marks. You should allocate your time accordingly. The Globalisation of Economic Activity 1. Citi is an American multi national investment banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Figure 1 shows its international presence. (a) Describe the changes in Citibank’s presence in the world. [3] (b) What are the reasons that could account for a Citi’s decision to transnationalize? [4] (c) To what extent is technology necessary for Citibank to maintain a global presence? [5] Population Issues and Challenges 2. Figure 2 shows the distribution of Syri an refugees in Eu rope and the Middle East in 2014. (a) With reference to Figure 2, describe the distribution of Syrian refugees. [3] (b) What reasons could account for the distribution of Syrian refugees in (i)? [5] (c) Discuss the impact of migration on receiving countries. [4] Urban Issues and Challenges 3. Figure 3A shows the urban regeneration plans for Stratford City, as well as the socio-economic profile of several areas in East London. Figure 3B shows the perception of Londoners, inside and outside of Stratford City, of Stratford City in 2011 and 2012. (a) With reference to evidence from Figure 3A, identify the type of urban regeneration project shown in Figure 3A. [3] (b) With reference to examples, explain why governments need to